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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,567.53, 1,161,852.20 and 242,091.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,567.53, 1,161,852.20 and 242,091.35 is: 363,137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,567.53 : 1,161,852.20 = 242,091.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,567.53/1,161,852.20 = 242,091.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,567.53x = 1,161,852.20 × 242,091.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,567.53x = 281,274,360,578.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,274,360,578.75/774,567.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,137.30

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